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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.80 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.80 and 109.56 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.80 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.80 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.80 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 53,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,552.93/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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